Published February 25, 2020 2:50 pm
Students from Southwestern Community College’s (SWCC’s) agricultural department traveled to Iowa State University in Ames for the Iowa Professional Agricultural Student Organization (PAS) Spring Conference, competing and placing in various ag competitions, on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 5 and 6, 2020.
Published February 20, 2020 3:24 pm
Des Moines, IA – Each February, the Agribusiness Association of Iowa (AAI) Foundation hosts more than 250 Iowa community college agriculture/agribusiness students at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. During this event, held on Feb. 12, 2020, 15 ag students each walked away with a $1,000 scholarship to their current college during the Agribusiness Career Day (ABC Day). Southwestern Community College (SWCC) student Deena Snyder, of Osceola, was among the recipients. Her scholarship was sponsored by INTL FCStone. Snyder, who has a major in livestock production, is a sophomore in SWCC’s agricultural department.
Published February 20, 2020 8:54 am
NOTE: This event has been postponed due to the COVID-19 cancellations and changes. If the event is able to be rescheduled, information will be posted when it is available.
High school students are invited to compete in a welding competition and explore post-secondary and career opportunities in the welding field.
Thursday, March 26, 2020, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Southwestern Community College, Technical Center I, welding lab
1501 W. Townline St., Creston, IA 50801
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
For additional information, or to register for the event, please contact Micah Elefson, welding instructor.
Published February 18, 2020 11:25 am
Southwestern’s annual Transfer Day will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the Instructional Center, room 180. Transfer Day is an opportunity for SWCC students to talk with transfer representatives from many four-year colleges and universities all in one place. So far at this year’s Transfer Day, the following colleges and universities have committed to be in attendance:
• Buena Vista University
• Clarkson College
• Drake University
• Graceland University
• Grand View University
• Iowa State University
• Midland University
• Missouri Western State University
• Nebraska Wesleyan University
• Northwest Missouri State University
• Simpson College
• University of Iowa
• University of Northern Iowa
• Upper Iowa University
• Waldorf University
There will be drawings for door prizes, along with a lot of great transfer information, so plan to attend Transfer Day on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Published February 18, 2020 10:41 am
Southwestern Community College's CTE Signing Day event, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, has been canceled.
Published February 17, 2020 10:24 am
The Core Ensemble will be on Southwestern Community College's Creston campus on Wednesday, Feb. 19, to present Ain't I A Woman! in the Instructional Center, room 220, from 12-1 p.m. This performance is open to the public.
Published February 13, 2020 11:25 am
Southwestern Community College's Phi Theta Kappa chapter, Beta Eta Nu, invites you to compete in their Adult Spelling Bee, on Saturday, Feb. 29, at 7:30 p.m. (registration begins at 7 p.m.), at A&G Restaurant & Lounge, 211 W. Adams Street, in Creston.
Prizes for first, second, and third place will be awarded. The entry fee is $15 per contestant (must be 18 or older to participate). The night of the event contestants will be able to purchase phone a friend tickets, steal a word tickets, and additional mulligan tickets. All are opportunities to increase chances of becoming the Spelling Bee Champ! Please join us, and redeem that third grade Spelling Bee Loss! Or re-live the glory of your win!
To register, please contact Kelly Marcus, SWCC Phi Theta Kappa co-advisor, at
Proceeds from this event directly benefit SWCC students by helping to provide funding to attend PTK conferences (regional and international).
Published February 12, 2020 4:38 pm
Feb. 12, 2020, CRESTON, Iowa—During their regular meeting last evening, the Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of trustees approved the appointment of Lindsay Stoaks of Lenox as the college’s vice president of instruction, upon the recommendation of Dr. Barb Crittenden, college president, effective Feb. 17, 2020.
Published February 12, 2020 3:02 pm
Feb. 12, 2020, CRESTON, IOWA—The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of directors met on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. in the Administration Center on the Creston campus.
The board approved two resolutions, in separate motions, to enter Industrial New Jobs Training Agreements with the following companies: ZFS Creston, LLC of Creston in the amount of $950,000 and Weaver Meats, LLC of Afton in the amount of $110,000.
Published February 11, 2020 2:57 pm
Jackson, Mississippi—Chase Miner of Leon, Iowa, a sophomore at Southwestern Community College (SWCC), has been named a 2020 Oberndorf Scholar by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and has received a $1,000 scholarship.
